Get Duru: About Mole Rats and Depression for PC

Duru: About Mole Rats and Depression is a 2D puzzle adventure set in a West African-inspired mole rat colony. You play as Tuli, a gatherer who collects food, spends time with friends and paints pictures. When her growing depression takes the form of Bel, an AI companion, everyday activities become difficult. The story explores depression, insecurities and friendship, and how people can help those affected by depression.

Tuli and Bel

Bel joins Tuli as she runs and jumps through tunnels around the colony. The companion moves and eats objects Tuli has painted and holds her back, but you can also learn to use Bel’s behaviour to make progress. Animation and picture dialogue tell the story in a way that does not depend on language.

Life in the colony

Tuli’s friends notice that she has become less talkative, is often late and seems uninterested in spending time with them. Some grow tired of her tardiness. By exploring the colony and interacting with its characters, you discover which behaviours help Tuli and which make Bel grow, as well as the mole rats’ individual stories.

Paint to solve puzzles

You draw objects to solve puzzles across a colorful, designed world. The mole rat colony’s characters can become Tuli’s friends as you uncover their stories.